Assignment Questions | Outcomes of Democracy

Chapter- VII Outcomes of Democracy

Very short questions. (1x1) [1 Mark]

1. What is meant by dictatorship?

2. What is the most basic outcome of democracy?

3. Write one merit of democracy.

4. Write one demerit of democracy.

5. What do you mean by transparency?

6. What is legitimate?

7. Which type of government allows room to correct mistakes?

8. Which government ensures the dignity of an individual?

9. Define accountable.

10. Mention one reason why democracy is better than dictatorship.

Short answer type(1x3)[3 Marks]

1. How can you say that a democratic government is better than a dictatorship?

2. Discuss the basic outcomes of democracy.

3. Corruption has become a serious problem for Indian Democracy. How?

4. Give three reasons why a democratic government is preferred to other forms of governments.

5. Write three merits of democracy.

6. How is social diversity accommodated in a democracy?

7. “Decision-making in a democratic government is slow.” Comment.

8. Write three demerits of democracy.

9. What should be the basic outcomes of democracy?

10. Evaluate the outcome of democracy in terms of dignity and freedom of citizens.

11. “It may be reasonable to expect from a democratic government that is attentive to the needs and demands of the people and is largely free of corruption.” Explain this statement in three points.

Long answer type(1x5) [5 Marks]

1. State the factors on the basis of which one can evaluate the outcomes of democracy.

2. How is democracy accountable and responsive to the needs and expectations of the citizens? Analyse.

3. “Democracy is a better form of government than any other form of government.” Analyse the statement.

4. Describe any five characteristics of democracy.

5. The prime duty of any democratic government is reduction of inequality in wealth among its citizens and eliminate poverty. Discuss.